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Ukraine Launches New Crypto Donation Website, Raises $48M in 1 Day
Bohdan Opryshko, chief operating officer at staking platform Everstake, shares insights into his partnership with the Ukrainian government and crypto exchange FTX for the launch of a new crypto donations website "Aid for Ukraine." The collective effort has already raised over $48 million. Plus, the wider role of crypto in the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Market Wrap: Cryptos Decline After Rejection of EU Bitcoin Proposal
BTC trading volume is low as investors position themselves for a busy week.
How the Russia-Ukraine War Could Lead to a New Monetary System
With most of the world imposing economic and trade sanctions against Russia for their actions in Ukraine, Credit Suisse strategist Zoltan Pozsar believes that this could be the catalyst for an “outside money” financial system. “The Hash” crew discusses bitcoin as a competitive currency to the dollar and the potential for a new monetary system.
Ukrainian Crypto Entrepreneur: Bitcoin Is a Lifeline
“These are young people with burning eyes, sitting at their computers around the clock to save their state.”
Japan Sets Penalties on Crypto Exchanges for Violating Russia Sanctions: Report
Fines could reach as much as 1 million yen ($8,500), with executives facing up to three years in prison.
Bitcoin: Gold 2.0? Try Reserve Asset 3.0
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is beginning to send ripples through the global economy that could lead to a new monetary system.
Treasury Department Issues Guidance on Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions
The Biden administration said earlier in the day that such guidance would be forthcoming.
Bitcoin Dominance Rising as Russia-Ukraine War Creates Market Uncertainty
"All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee presents data from institutional bitcoin broker NYDIG illustrating that bitcoin dominance has risen as high as 44% amid recent market volatility with Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. Plus, a look into the yield curve inversion and Goldman Sachs' warning of a recession next year.
How Ukraine Has Used the Crypto Donations
The “Week in Review” panel examines the increasingly prevalent role of cryptocurrency in Ukraine’s efforts against Russia after the Ministry of Digital Transformation publicized how crypto donations are being used for non-lethal supplies like medicine and packed lunches. Plus, a discussion on BTC’s price volatility over the past few weeks and the upcoming shift in bitcoin’s hashrate.
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